Description
No bake almond balls for Christmas are delightful treats that combine the rich flavors of almonds and dates, rolled in coconut flakes for a festive look.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup Medjool dates (pitted)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (plus extra for rolling)
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Mix the base ingredients in a food processor until sticky and crumbly.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about one tablespoon each.
- Chill the almond balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy on a rustic platter.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by modifying the amount of honey or maple syrup.
- Experiment with different coatings like crushed nuts or cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 almond ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no bake, almond balls, Christmas, healthy treats, festive snacks